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HN13 FBC

2013 BMW R1200GS

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,018 mi
Last recorded29,018 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R1200GS19,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN13 FBC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,018 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 28,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 26,713 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 24,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 22,844 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 22,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 16,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 7,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 7,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 7,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 6,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2016 6,160 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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HN13 FBC is a 2013 BMW R1200GS in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.9% with a typical mileage of 19,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN13 FBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW R1200GS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HN13 FBC registered?

HN13 FBC is a 2013 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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